Al-Azhar Grand Imam renews condemnation of Houthi attacks on Mecca and Medina

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb has renewed his condemnation of Houthi attacks on holy sites in Saudi Arabia and called for an urgent mediation committee.

• Al-Tayeb renewed his strong condemnation of continuing Houthi attacks on Mecca, Medina, and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi air defenses intercepted the latest attacks near the holy sites, according to Al-Azhar.
• He reiterated categorical rejection of anything that would endanger the sanctity of the holy sites or Saudi security.
• He called for forming an urgent mediation committee of Islamic elders to defuse regional crises and end conflicts.